Recordings

Click image for music sample.

Raudelunas 'Pataphysical RevueRecorded March 16, 1975 at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama in conjunction with the Second Annual Raudelunas Exposition. Originally released in a hand-printed, numbered edition of 200 LP's. Subsequently reissued in editions of 300 and 500 LP's on Say Day-Bew Records. Produced by Craig Nutt. Currently available in CD reissue by Alcohol (shown above) with 24 page booklet.

"One of the least known and most unusual albums of its time - from Alabama no less!" - Jello Biafra

Review by Ed Baxter from The Wire magazine's "100 Records That Set The World On Fire" (Issue 175: Sep 1998):Ron 'Pate's Debonairs featuring Rev Fred LaneRaudelunas 'Pataphysical Revue(SAY DAY BEW RECORDS 1977)A document of a single evening in the university town of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, March 1975, at the Second Raudelunas Exposition. Dominating proceedings is Fred Lane, towering alter ego of flautist and whirlygig sculptor Tim Reed, who comperes with a series of hilarious lateral jokes and weird monologues. His cover versions of "Volare" and "My Kind Of Town" backed by Ron 'Pate's Debonairs - a hot, swinging, meandering big band - set new standards as melody gives way to controlled, impassioned and deeply humorous improvisation. This monumental work also features Anne LeBaron's superb "Concerto For Active Frogs"; Mitchell Cashion's charming setting of Julius Caesar's "The Chief Divisions Of The Peoples Of Gaul"; Industrial noise from The Captains Of Industry; and wild Improv combo The Blue Denim Deals Without The Arms. No other record has ever come as close to realising Alfred Jarry's desire "to make the soul monstrous" - or even had the vision or invention to try. It's all over the place. The sleeve notes describe it as "the best thing ever" - time has not damaged this audacious claim.

'Armed Forces' Day by The Blue Denim Deals Without the ArmsRecorded Summer, 1977, at Trans Studio, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Released in a hand-printed, numbered edition of 300 LP's on Say Day-Bew Records. Produced by Craig Nutt. Cover design: Mitchell Cashion, Craig Nutt, Sally Edmonds. No subsequent reissues to date. All copies have been sold.

Dinosaur Time: Not at the Stratford House, AnymoreKeyboard Duets by Nolan Hatcher & Craig NuttRecorded August, 1979, at Hill Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. LP released in 1980 on Say Day-Bew Records. Produced by Craig Nutt & Nolan Hatcher. Side 1 recorded in Tuscaloosa on Harpsichords and Clavichords by Anden Houben. Side 2 recorded in Birmingham on Steinway grand pianos and Folgerphone (Craig Nutt). LP copies available.

From the One That Cut YouFred Lane with Ron 'Pate's DebonairsLive recordings on November 13, 1976 at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama from the stage production From the One That Cut You and on subsequent recording sessions at Trans Studio and Kentuck Art Center. Original release (pictured) in 1983 on Day Bew Records. Subsequent releases on Shimmy Disc.

Oxford American: 12th Annual Southern Music IssueDecember, 2010Rubber RoomFred Lane with Ron 'Pate's DebonairsCD compilation of music from Alabama with five page essay "And now, a man who needs no introduction..." by Lee M. Shook, Jr.

Trans Museq Releases

Davey Williams and LaDonna Smith released some limited edition reel-to-reel tapes of improvised music featuring some of the musicians that appeared on the above recordings. Sometime after the release of Raudelunas 'Pataphysical Revue, they began producing LP's, the first being Transcendprovisation (TQ-001). The label continues to be active. Catalog of Trans Museq releases.